M&A Deal Summary

Danaher Acquires Tektronix

On October 15, 2007, Danaher acquired test/measurement equipment company Tektronix for 2.8B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Danaher’s 5th transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Danaher’s 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Danaher’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Danaher’s 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-10-15
Target Tektronix
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Danaher
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.8B USD

Target

Tektronix

Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support.

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Buyer

Danaher

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Diversified
Employees79,000
Revenue 23.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Danaher designs, manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial and commercial products and services. Danaher's research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative facilities are located in more than 50 countries. Danaher's business consists of five segments: Test & Measurement; Environmental; Life Sciences & Diagnostics; Dental; and Industrial Technologies. Danaher was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 43
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 5 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 39
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 28
Year (2007) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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